Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), shared in a recent interview on Raj Shamani's podcast 'Figuring Out' that he left India in 2010 due to life-threatening pressure from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, not legal troubles. Modi explained that Dawood threatened him after he refused to support match-fixing. The underworld figure allegedly wanted to manipulate matches, but Modi maintained a strict anti-corruption stance. Modi revealed that he received

In a thrilling IPL 2025 Auction, Afghanistan's promising spinner Allah Ghazanfar made a big splash as Mumbai Indians secured him for a whopping Rs 4.8 crore. The 18-year-old spinner, known for his brilliant performance in recent ODIs, including a standout spell against Bangladesh, attracted intense bidding from several franchises. Kolkata Knight Riders, who were interested in bringing him back, ultimately lost out to Mumbai Indians, who won the bidding war. Ghazanfar’s ris

Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has denied speculation that his departure from Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the IPL 2025 auction was due to a disagreement over his retention fee. The clarification came after Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar suggested that top players, like Pant, sometimes leave their franchises to assess their true market value in the IPL auction, particularly when there are talks about retention fees. In a video shared by Star Sports before the IPL 202

The Supreme Court of India today expressed grave concern over the alarming pollution levels blanketing northern India, as Punjab reported the highest number of farm fires this season, with nearly 1,000 fires detected in just one day. This came on the same day that the court scrutinized Delhi's air pollution, which had reached unprecedented levels. Hiren Jethva, an aerosol remote sensing scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, pointed out that the data collected betw

In a significant development in Delhi politics, Kailash Gahlot, a former Delhi government minister and a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), resigned from the party on Sunday and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. The 50-year-old leader, an advocate by profession, announced his decision at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, where he was welcomed by Union ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Harsh Malhotra, along with Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and national m

Delhi is grappling with thick smog, pushing the city's air quality index (AQI) into the 'Severe' category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage III of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), effective from 8 am tomorrow. This stage is triggered when AQI exceeds 401, with several stringent measures aimed at mitigating the pollution crisis. Under GRAP Stage III, non-essential construction and demolition work will be banned, and

Arjun Tendulkar, the 25-year-old son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, made a statement in the ongoing Ranji Trophy Plate match, picking up his maiden five-wicket haul in First-Class cricket. Arjun’s stellar bowling performance saw him claim figures of 5/25, helping bowl Arunachal Pradesh out for just 84 runs on Day 1. Starting strong, Arjun dismissed Nabam Hachang in the second over and followed up with two wickets in consecutive balls in the 12th over, leaving him on a hat-t

In a significant development ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that the Indian cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the tournament. Citing security concerns, the BCCI has requested that all of India's matches be moved to Dubai instead, as confirmed by an anonymous BCCI official to the Indian Express. This stance has been consistent, and the BCCI has made it clea

The sudden visit of Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan to New Delhi on Wednesday to meet Union home minister Amit Shah created a lot of buzz in the mainstream as well as social media. The visit assumed significance in the wake of his latest strong comments against his cabinet colleague home minister Vangalapudi Anitha over the failure of law and order and rising crimes in the state. There were reports that Shah had called Pawan Kalyan to Delhi to k

The alarming levels of pollution in Delhi have reached a crisis point, particularly highlighted by the aftermath of Diwali, when the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to a staggering 999 in several areas of the city and the National Capital Region (NCR). A survey conducted by LocalCircles, which garnered over 21,000 responses from residents across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, revealed that 69% of families report at least one member experiencing health issues related to pollu

With the deadline for IPL player retention fast approaching, excitement among fans is reaching a fever pitch, particularly for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). According to a report by the Times of India, the franchise appears ready to retain star player Virat Kohli as their captain for the upcoming season. In a bid to engage their fan base, RCB recently shared a puzzle on social media, inviting fans to uncover the names of players hidden within. This fun activity hinted that the

As the deadline for IPL 2025 player retentions approaches, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has shared a creative puzzle for their fans, featuring nine potential player names. This fun engagement comes as franchises prepare for the mega auction, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) setting a retention deadline of October 31. The players included in RCB's puzzle are cricketing stars Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Rajat Patidar, Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, Glenn

With just two days remaining before the IPL 2025 retention deadline, excitement is building around the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the pivotal decisions they will make. A key focus of speculation is whether MS Dhoni, the legendary captain, will return for another season. As an uncapped player since his international retirement over five years ago, Dhoni's status has generated heated discussions among fans and analysts alike. A recent post by CSK on social media, featuring cryp

In a historic shift for the Ashes series, Perth will host the first Test of the 2025-26 Ashes, ending Brisbane's nearly 40-year tradition of kicking off the Australia-England rivalry. The first Test is set to take place at Perth Stadium from November 21-25, 2025. This will be the inaugural Ashes Test at the new venue, which replaced the old WACA ground, last utilized in 2017. Following the Perth Test, the second match will be a day-night affair at Brisbane's Gabba, scheduled

In response to a stern warning from the Supreme Court, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken decisive action to combat air pollution in Delhi by establishing 'flying squads' to monitor and prevent stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana. These squads will coordinate with state anti-pollution agencies, focusing on 16 districts in Punjab and 10 in Haryana, particularly ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. During a recent hearing, Supreme Court Justices

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has proposed a tiered vehicle insurance premium system that would link costs directly to the number of traffic violations recorded against a vehicle. In a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Saxena emphasized that this system could incentivize safer driving habits, reduce accidents, and alleviate the financial burden on insurers from frequent claims. Citing alarming accident statistics, including over 4.37 lakh road accidents in 2022, Saxen

The highly anticipated launch of the Apple iPhone 16 series took place today, generating palpable excitement among consumers across India. Long queues formed outside Apple’s flagship stores in major cities like Mumbai and Delhi, as tech enthusiasts and loyal customers eagerly awaited the chance to buy the latest devices. At the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) store in Mumbai, a massive crowd gathered overnight. Customers were particularly interested in the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone

India has launched an innovative Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the time taken for immigration clearance, slashing wait times from a minimum of 30 minutes to just a few seconds. The program utilizes biometrics to provide pre-verified travelers with a smoother experience during both arrival and departure. The Ministry of Home Affairs has plans to expand the

In a surprising move, Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the head coach of Punjab Kings, taking over from Trevor Bayliss, who oversaw the team for the past two seasons. Ponting, who previously spent seven years with Delhi Capitals, signed a four-year contract with Punjab, highlighting the franchise’s long-term vision to rebuild its squad. Under Ponting's leadership, Delhi Capitals became a formidable team in the IPL, reaching the final in 2020 bu

Kejriwal’s Resignation: Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, resigned from his position on Tuesday evening, making way for colleague Atishi to take over. This decision follows a dramatic four-day period after Kejriwal's release on bail related to the liquor policy case. Atishi’s Appointment: Atishi, newly appointed as the leader of the legislative party, will serve as the acting Chief Minister unt